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The Sports Humor and Satire SiteWed, 08 Apr 2015 18:36:01 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.6Ryan Lochte Tweets Pictures of the Terrible Conditions of the Motel 6 He’s Living Inhttp://www.sportspickle.com/2014/02/ryan-lochte-tweets-pictures-terrible-conditions-motel-6-hes-living
http://www.sportspickle.com/2014/02/ryan-lochte-tweets-pictures-terrible-conditions-motel-6-hes-living#commentsWed, 12 Feb 2014 15:31:17 +0000http://www.sportspickle.com/?p=36051Inspired by the recent outpouring of tweets demonstrating the subpar living conditions in Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, a forgotten star of the 2012 Summer Olympics tweeted pictures of his own terrible living conditions, those of the Motel 6 he’s been living in for the past eight months. “i feel u, sochi olympians,” swimmer Ryan Lochte […]

]]>Inspired by the recent outpouring of tweets demonstrating the subpar living conditions in Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, a forgotten star of the 2012 Summer Olympics tweeted pictures of his own terrible living conditions, those of the Motel 6 he’s been living in for the past eight months.

“i feel u, sochi olympians,” swimmer Ryan Lochte wrote on Twitter Tuesday, as caption for one of many pictures of his disheveled, Indiana motel room in which he claims to be training. “Can u believ this? Wheres House Keeping?”

He then tweeted again, captioning a picture of what looked to be piles of crumpled job applications strewn across the floor.

“they had 4 hrs to prepare room when i was out swimmin in motel pool. Unaccptble. & dont get me started on drinkability of hotel pool water.”

The 29 year-old swimmer and former star of the failed reality TV show “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?,” has shared
more than 30 photos, ending the majority with the hashtag #Motel6Problems. As of noon Tuesday, #Motel6Problems was not a trending topic on Twitter.

“WISH i had multiple toilets in my room. dont even have ONE [that works] #Motel6Problems,” read another tweet, this one featuring a picture of Lochte’s toilet, clogged with what appeared to be the remnants of burned Wheaties boxes featuring the face of Olympic foe Michael Phelps.

Some Twitter followers pointed out that Lochte is to blame for the majority of his problems, prompting a response from the swimmer.

“Nah, was like this when i got here. Pretty sure thers corruption or somethin in motel 6 chain. Gon make best of situation tho. C U all in sochi 2016!”

]]>http://www.sportspickle.com/2012/10/famous-sports-figures-tell-you-their-favorite-halloween-candy/feed/0The 25 Biggest Douchebags in Sports: Voting Results and Recaphttp://www.sportspickle.com/2012/10/the-25-biggest-douchebags-in-sports-voting-results-and-recap
http://www.sportspickle.com/2012/10/the-25-biggest-douchebags-in-sports-voting-results-and-recap#commentsFri, 26 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0000http://john.wp.www.sportspickle.dev/?p=4541From a list of more than 75 athletes, SportsPickle asked readers to vote on who is the biggest douchebag in sports. After 369,097 votes, here are the results. #25 – Mark Cuban Mark Cuban is proof that money can't buy you non-doucheitude. In fact, all it does is allow you to afford more graphic tees […]

From a list of more than 75 athletes, SportsPickle asked readers to vote on who is the biggest douchebag in sports. After 369,097 votes, here are the results.

#25 – Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban is proof that money can't buy you non-doucheitude. In fact, all it does is allow you to afford more graphic tees and rounds of beer for your bros. Cuban has a long way to go, though. In a billionaire douche-off, he would get routed by Donald Trump.

#24 – Sean Avery

Coming in at No. 24, Avery is the highest-ranked hockey player on the list. When you beat out Patrick Kane in a douche competition, you know you've achieved greatness in the field of douchery.

#23 – Kellen Winslow, Jr.

The national dislike of Kellen Winslow, Jr.: Forever proof that America doesn't support all of its troops.

#22 – John Calipari

John Calipari as douchebag: one title that will never be stripped from him.

#21 – Tony Romo

His time with Jessica Simpson and love of stupid hats secured his place on the list. It's his greatest career accomplishment besides that one playoff win.

#20 – Kobe Bryant

Shaq is retired now. He obviously is spending his free time stuffing the ballot box.

#19 – Kris Humphries

You can get divorced from a Kardashian, but you can never rid yourself of the douchedom that comes from associating with one. Nor can you rid yourself of the venereal diseases.

#18 – Josh Beckett

He has spent his career in Miami, Boston and Los Angeles. Somehow he made those towns even douchier with his presence. An amazing accomplishment.

#17 – Cristiano Ronaldo

Proof that soccer still doesn't get much attention in the United States. If this was an international poll, Ronaldo would be Top 5 easy. It seems his douche brand strength just isn't truly global. Yet.

#16 – Jonathan Papelbon

He only pitches for one inning a few times a week, yet that is enough time to earn him elite douche cred. If he was an everyday player, he might win this in a rout.

]]>http://www.sportspickle.com/2012/08/olympic-pool-rules/feed/0Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps Agree to a Match Race in a Marshhttp://www.sportspickle.com/2012/08/usain-bolt-and-michael-phelps-agree-to-a-match-race-in-a-marsh
http://www.sportspickle.com/2012/08/usain-bolt-and-michael-phelps-agree-to-a-match-race-in-a-marsh#commentsSun, 05 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000http://john.wp.www.sportspickle.dev/?p=6266The two dominant Olympic athletes of the 21st Century are set to decide once and for all which man is the fastest in the world. Swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt will go head-to-head on September 1st in marshland near Jersey City, NJ. No money is on the line; only the title of world's […]

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The two dominant Olympic athletes of the 21st Century are set to decide once and for all which man is the fastest in the world. Swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt will go head-to-head on September 1st in marshland near Jersey City, NJ. No money is on the line; only the title of world's fastest man.

"I'm excited to take on the best," said Bolt. "It's a terrain that is fair to both of us. I hope to come out on top."

Phelps and Bolt both dominated their opponents for the second consecutive Olympics in London — prompting supporters of both Olympians to make the case that their man was the greatest of the generation. With that debate as a backdrop, Bolt's representatives reached out to Phelps' people to discuss a possible showdown.

"I was in immediately. I can't wait to race Usain," said Phelps. "I have a lot of respect for him. I'm confident I can still have a good race in three to four feet of water and mud. It will be a new challenge."

The faceoff is set at 200 meters through some marshland along the Harlem River. Bolt is hoping his feet won't get too bogged down in the mud.

"It won't be easy, but I want to prove I'm the best," said Bolt. "My only demand was that we race far enough north that getting eaten by alligators wasn't a concern. Phelps agreed with me 100-percent on that."